The People Of Avenir (The Avenirian Series)

Chapter 13: Project "THE STONES OF HEAVEN"

Donovan's POV:

All us of were here, on the lobby of President Aravalli's office. Alex, Crimson, Lysandre, Irina, Sawyer, and I, but also... Aria, for one reason or another.

Crimson and Alex were examining some weapons on a display, and some martial arts books nearby. That part of the lobby looked like a tiny museum cramped in a corner.

Irina and Sawyer were with Aria. I overheard them, and I have to admit, it was hilarious.

"IS THAT YOU?! ARIAAAA! YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL!" I couldn't help but laugh at Sawyer's reaction for a bit. Lysandre, who was next to me, chuckled.

Irina was a bit embarrassed. "Sawyeeer, calm down. You're going to freak Aria out."

Aria was a bit shocked at Sawyer's sudden reaction. "Um... yes, I am. Hehe. I'm not that big of a deal you know."

She was a bit embarrassed and seemed to act awkwardly because of how he acted. Irina giggled, and looked at Sawyer. "She's shy, give her a break!" She said this playfully, she smiled and winked at him.

Lysandre looked at me smiling, and he put his hand on my shoulder.

"It's been a while Donovan, I'm sorry for that. I didn't plan on getting an important task like the one I got. After what the President will tell us, you'll know what I've been tasked to do, with some help from Irina."

I was quite interested, his work was very time consuming. Heck, I hadn't seen him in about a week.

Lysandre got a sketch out of his handbag. He showed me a detailed sword, it was quite impressive.

"I'm glad to see you again, big brother. I missed you, and yes, I am quite eager to find out what you've been working on. Props to you for your admirable work." I said in a formal elegant way that made me laugh afterwards.

"Haha, what into you? Turned into some sort of royal or something?" I laughed along with Lysandre for a while.

We were finally called about twenty minutes later.

We got in the elevator, which surprisingly, had enough space for us not be as cramped as in other elevators in the buildings around here, which are tight compared to this one, but... still it was uncomfortable.

I was near Aria, who seemed a little bothered by the tightness and being so close to other people.

Aria muttered near me, "Why me...?".

I heard a whisper, it was Sawyer's voice, "Aria's so cool, it's great being here with her. Yayyyy..."

I only sighed, and Alex did the same as I.

Lysandre was okay with the situation completely relaxed.

Crimson yelled and ranted about the elevators here are so tight and should be changed.

Everyone stayed quiet once the elevator stopped at Aravalli's office.

"Welcome everyone. Lysandre, Aria, you both know why you're here." President Aravalli shot us with a smile.

"Yes, sir." Aria looked down at her bracelet.

"Of course, President." Lysandre didn't show much emotion, except for a quick small smile.

"And the rest of us, what?" Crimson said rudely.

I flinched, and Alex was stoned beside me. Lysandre shot her an angered look along with Irina. Sawyer didn't pay much attention to it, but Aria was surprised and quite shocked.